The Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation is a private, philanthropic foundation based in Toronto, Canada. The Foundation undertakes research, leadership development and public dialogue so that public policies in Canada reflect a commitment to collaborative stewardship of our freshwater resources and to a people-driven, equitable and evolving North.
The Gordon Foundation is seeking a Program Coordinator for a part-time (O.6 FTE/3 day a week) position on a 2.5-year contract reporting to and supported by the Director of Programs to coordinate the Foundation’s Jane Glassco Northern Fellowship program – a leadership and career development program for young northerners. Core responsibilities are:
- Assist the Director of Programs in assembling a curriculum team to build the content and evaluation methods for the two-year leadership development program
- Solicit applications for the Fellowship program and administrate the selection and confirmation process, from the short list and reference checking to selection and confirmation, including all formal paperwork
- Design and implement a skills assessment of selected Fellows before the start of the formal gatherings and curriculum delivery
- Assemble a group of senior executive mentors to pair with Fellows, based on Fellows’ needs and areas of interest, and ensure the Fellow/mentor relationships are thriving
- Develop a meeting schedule, and organize all aspects of regular virtual meetings and gatherings in person, including engaging expert facilitators and special guests
- Facilitate production needs of Fellows as they develop and execute individual and group projects, including but not limited to identifying and engaging appropriate assistance
- Facilitate regular communication and team building
- Provide assistance to Fellows to ensure full participation in the program, completion of tasks, and a fulfilling experience. Duties may include, but are not limited to, identifying and engaging experts to further coach Fellows, provide technical assistance or training
- Assist the Development Officer in producing fundraising pitches and packages
- Develop a Fellows alumni program and utilize past Fellows appropriately
- Work within the budget provided and produce quarterly reports on progress
- Represent the Foundation and the program to the public and act as main media spokesperson for the program
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field
- Two years’ work experience in a related field preferred
- Demonstrated project management experience
- Demonstrated understanding of public policy in a Canadian context
- Demonstrated self-starter with proven ability to implement projects independently
- Ability to work with a team is essential
- Strong communications skills essential
- Demonstrated ability to network, build teams and consensus
- Knowledge of and experience in a northern setting is essential
- Experience working with indigenous populations is essential
- Community and volunteer organizing is an asset
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Ability and willingness to travel required
Salary
Salary is commensurate with both level of experience and location of the selected Coordinator. The Foundation has a progressive benefits package. If the position is located outside of Toronto, additional office administration costs will be covered.
In the new year the Foundation will be issuing an official call for applications for the position of Program Coordinator, Jane Glassco Northern Fellowship program. For reference, I am attaching the job description. At this time we are asking that interested applicants respond to Sharon@gordonfn.org to ensure you get the official job posting. Please feel free to forward this email and attachment to qualified people in your own circle.